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How Tish Hinojosa became a songwriter
Singer-Songwriter Leticia “Tish” Hinojosa is our guest this week. We have a lot in common, namely bringing our heritage into our music and stage...

How can a song this unsettling be this beautiful?
Michael shines a light into the darkness, examining songs in which the characters make foolish choices, amid the backdrop of beautiful music. The incongruity,...

"Prison Bible": John Flynn on prisoners' journey of self-discovery
This is the second half of our interview with our friend, the great John Flynn. In this episode, we take a deep dive into...

John Flynn: A new year, New Beginnings
On today’s episode, we interview the great John Flynn. He’s a folk songwriter who sings about social justice, and then walks the walk. He’s...

Why 'Hey Jude' is a song for the season
Aaron didn’t think much of “Hey Jude” when he first heard it, but in this episode of the Nathans & Roncast, he looks at...

"Men and Rivers": Craig Bickhardt's reflection on our relationship with nature
In this bonus episode, Craig Bickhardt tells the story behind his song “Men and Rivers,” which he wrote about a flood in Nashville. It’s...